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Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
At Abilene
Special to the Gazette.


ABILENE, TEX, April 17.-Since the
late rains have fallen farmers are bestir-
ring themselves with great energy. 1t
seems that cotton will be king of West
Texas for one year at least. The mer-
chants of Abilene propose to furnish the
seed free Of charge and the farmers will
plant very largely OF the aI-powerful
staple. The merchants aud the local
papers here are urging this new depar
ture, and the farmers will no doubt fol
low their advice A large quantity Of
storm proof seed will arrive in a few
days. There is diversity of opinion as
to the wheat crop. Some say it will be
total failure, while others lOok for 8
small Weld
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
at GreenViue.

GREENvELLE, TEX, April I6.-Another
light rain fell in Greenville and vicinity
this afternoon, and the prospect is fair,
if not good, for more rain tonight. Oar
people are much rejoiced at even the two
showers, and are gladdened with hope
inspired by an encouraging outlook.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
At MHnRrdYiIle,

Correspondence of the Gazette.
MENARDvILLE, TEX, April ia
soaking rain fell at this place last night
and seemed to be general throughout the
entire west. There is no estimating the
amount of good that it will be to the
people here.
The irrigation ditch is on boom, and
we are not utterly dependent on the rain
for gardens and crops which are suscepti-
bic Of irrigation.
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At Gainesville,

| oD6CIAI 20 inc Gazette.
GAINESVILLE, TEX, April ia splen-
did rain fell here last night. For the first
time in many months the creeks are run
Mug. 1t started again at O'Clock this
evening and bids fair TO continue through
the night. Business men are happy.
Planters are confident of reaping an album
dant harvest
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
At Aurora.
Correspondence Of the Gazette.

: correspondence
AURORA, TEX. April 1.-THE backbone
of the drouth Was thoroughly broken by q
down pour of rain last night for several
hours, an old fashioned thunder and light
ming, and rain that was ground soak
er, gully washer, watergap litter and
broad smile maker.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
At Newport.
Correspondence of the Gazette.

Correspondence of the Gazette.
NEWPORT, Tex, April 17.-Our sec
ton was visited on the 18th inst. with q
light, gentle shower, which was hailed
with delight by its respondent inhabi-
tants. As it was not sufficient to benefit
much, your correspondent deferred send
ing report, but last evening at $3.50
O'CLOCK, rain commenced falling and con-
tinued for several hours. Tanks are
filed; crops and grass will grow, and
thanks TO the merclful Giver of all good,
the general gloom that pervaded our
country is at last dispersed.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
1t Beaches TaRIOr.

SpeciaI . the Gazette.
TAYLOR, TEX, April 18.-About IL
o'clock last night the dark AMI angry
looking clouds that had gathered over US
and accompanied by keen clashing bursts
of lightning, began to open out upon US,
and gave US their refreshing contents in
the shape of good rain. but not a suffi-
Gent amount to satisfy the dry and
parched condition of the earth, but indi-
cations point to a renewal of the rain
fall.
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IL BraZos County,

special to the Gazette.
BRYAN, TEX, April IA fine shower
fell here this morning, the first since the
6 IN Of March, and the prospect is good
for more rain this afternoon. There is
much rejoicing over the rainfall and the
Immediate prospect for more.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
At Tyler.
Special to the Gazette,

TYLER, TEX, April 1.-THE first good
rain we have had this season commenced
falling here this morning at O'Clock and
continued until IL q. N. This removes
all fear Eof damage to crops by drouth,
and renders prospects for an excellent
corn and cotton crop very lattering.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
At BSicher.

Correspondence of the Gazette.
BELCHER, MONTAGUE COUNTY, Tex,
April 17-Rain commenced falling at
$50 last night and continued most of the
night, and by actual measurement was
three and one-quarter inches, with pros
poets gilmore this morning. Greeks are
all running.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
At SWteIWAtor,

Special to the Gazette.
SwEETwATER, TEX, April live had
still another splendid rain last night.
From appearances it was much heavier
north and west from here in Surry and
Fisher counties. There is now no dry
belt in these parts.
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at ItaSCa,
Snecial to the Gazetfa.

Special to the Gazette.
ITAsCA, Tex, April l7.-Rain fell here
nearly all night, beginning soon sitter
dark yesterday evening. 1t is the best
rain we have had since September, but
the ground was so dry that it will do
stock but little good unless we can get
another shower soon. The entire north
ern part of Hill county has a good season
in the ground.
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at Blum.
1ndence OF the Gazette

Correspondence OF the Gazette.
BLUM, TEX, April17.-Last night about
9 O'Clock a glorious rain, which gladdened
the hearts of This entire community, began
falling in a slow, regular old fashioned
way, continuing nearly all night. Every
body and all vegetation have put on quite
different appearance. There are fair
indications for more rain tonight.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
Rain In Wiae.

Special TO the Gazette.
DECATUR, TEX, April l6-We were
again made glad last night by another re-
freshing shower. The Giver of rain is
showering blessings upon US for which
we are devoutly thankful.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
AT SpringUOw /.

OOAI OS POHIuOE-NO Oh VIZ Os1-1S710'
SPRINGTowN, TEX, April 1--we had
a good rain here this morning. 1t COM
menced falling little after midnight. 1t
was 'gully washer" The opinion now
is that the drouth is broken. Our people
are now ready for the Fort Worth West
ern railroad, as they believe we will raise
as fine crops as were ever produced in
this county.
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The Drouth HISS Gone.
Special to the Gazette.

SpbCldI
BAIRD, Tex. April I8.-Another good
rain fell here Saturday night which
measured l 4O-I00 inches; this added to
previous falls make 67-l00 inches. The
ground is too wet to plOw to-day. The
drouth is gone, thank the Lord.
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at Black JACK Grove.
Special TO the Gazette.

Special TO the Gazette.
BLACK JACK GROVE, TEX, April IL
A fac rain fell last night, which was
greatly needed. 1t began to rain st II
O'Clock last night, attended with wind,
and continued until about O'Clock this
morning. This secures the oat and wheat
crops in this section.
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AT WhiteWright.
Special to the Gazette.

opSOIdI 70 III6 IaLtILG-
WHITEwRIGHT, TEX, April 17.-Tbis
section of the country was visited last
night by fine rain from the east. 1t was
a regular "gully washer" and will DO
more good than any rain that has fallen
in year. Farmers ana merchants alike
are happy over the bright prospects for
good crops once more.
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10 johnson County.
Special to the Gazette.

SpeClaI 70 inc GazeJLe.
GRANDvIEw, TEX, April IA gentle
rain began falling here last night about 8
O'Clock and continued q good portion of
the night. The season IS sufficient for all
present necessities.
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Rain at CoIIinsviIIe.

Special to the Gazette.
CoLLINsvILLE, TEX, April 1G.-Auother
rain bIesses US this evening. This g the
third shower we have had recently,so that
our farmers now feel pretty secure in re-
gard to their crops.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
At WhitesbOro,

Special to the Gazette
WHITEsBORo, TEX, April 1.-THE
heaviest rain fell here last night that has
visited this section of country since the
last ten months. 1t began to rain soon
after dark and continued all night-uot
raining hard enough to pack the ground,
but gradually falling all night. This Will
secure fine crop of whear and oats, and
be very beneficial to corn and cotton.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
At Waco.


optCIaI 20 INC ddHtIIS,
WACO, TEX, April 1.-THE chief topic
of conversation here to-day is rejoicing
over the rain of last night, which was
quite general throughout the county. 1t
is not as much as is needed, but will do
material good, and the prospects are ia
VOrable for more.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
at Aurora.

correspondence OF Lu6 0aZGIES'
AURORA, TEX, April I5.-rhe light
rain of yesterday was followed by fine
rain last night. 1t was quite warm to-
day and indications point 10 more rain.
Everybody is cheerful and at work. This
rain has stopped an exodus of many of
our best Ecitizens. The fellow who has
been nursing his knee and waiting for it
to rain is in the rear ranks.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
Wise County Crops,
Special to the Gazett

Special to the Gazette.
DECATUR, TEX, April 18.-A regular
old.Iashioned gully-washer and trash
moving rain fell Saturday night. Now
we have splendid season and plenty of
stock water, and fair prospects for wheat
and oats.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
Rain Brown County.

Special to the Gazette.
BRowNwooD, TEX, April Let COM
menced raining about dark tonight and
has been raining ever since. 1t is now
about 10 O'Clock. The probabilities are
that it will rain sll night.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
at GreenviIle .
Special to the Gazette.

special 10 the Gazette.
GREENvILLE, TEX, April ia rain
fell here Saturday night sufficiently hard
and lasting long enough-some two or
three hours-to count for good. This
was supplemented by another good show
er yesterday afternoon. Both rains com
bined amounted to a rain that will result
in incslcucable good, moistening the
earth 10 the depth If several inches and
producing good deal of water for stock
purposes. No grumbling was heard to-
day even by the farmers, and smiling
faces and good humor are prevelant.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
At EarnarEHllle.
Jorresron fence of the Gazette.

UOrresHon lenCe OF inc daleLIe,
FARMERsvILLE, Tex, April ia light
rain fell here for several hours this morn
ing, and while doing much good we will
need more Corn ard cotton are doing
well, but wheat and oats have already
been injured.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
at Southmayd.

Correspondence of the Gazette.
SOUTHMAYD, TEX April II. - The
heaviest rain we have had for twelve
months fell last night. The farmers are
all happy this morning, and the people
generally think the backbone of the
drouth is broken.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
At Henrietta.

Special to the Gazette.
HENRIETTA, TEX, April I6.-This city
is AGAIN receiving the blessing so long
prayed for. We are having a good old
rain like in the time of Noah. The peO-
pie shout for Joy.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
at Granger
NLV y u a{o OF
SpeciaI to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
GRANGER, TEX, April live were
blessed with slow rain lasting about
one hour, but not enough to do much
good, though the prospects are 1attering
for more tonight. Farmers will plant
their corn over if rain is suitable.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
At Bowie.
Special to the Gazette.

BOWIE, TEX, April 17.-At last the
rain has come and plenty of it. 1t COM
menced raining at 10 p. N. last night
and raiued hard until 4 O'Clock this
morning.
The Farmers Alliance of this county
say wheat will make one-half crop, oats
about the same, and thst we will have an
abundance of fruit.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
At Joshua,
Special to the Gazette.

SpeCIaI 70 Lhe l1dZ6IJe.
JOSHUA, TEX, April IA glorious
rain has at last come. Rain commenced
falling this morning at O'Clock and con-
tinued several hours. Another good rain
fell this morning. Tanks are all full of
water and the creeks and branches flush.
It has come in time to make fair wheat
crops of all late sowing. The community
will experience boom in every branca Of
business
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
at KOsse.
Special to the Gazette.

KossE, TEX, April 17.-Your CORE
spoRdent is a good prophet. 1t not only
r&ined here last night, as he predicted,
but literally poured. Another good
shower fell this evening, and there are
prospects for plenty again tonight. The
drouth here is a thing of the past.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
at AlVarado.
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
ALvARADo, TEX, April 1.-THE rain
commenced to fall last night at 10 O'Clock
and continued all night. Farmers are
jubilant, and a g0Dd season is in the
ground. We rejoice that the drouth is
broken.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
at BurIesOn.
AI n uLIU6UiIF
Snncial To tho Gazntta

Special to the Gazette.
BURLEsoN, TEX, April I7.-Rstn be-
gan to fall slowly last night about 9
O'Clock and by was pouring down in
torrents until the earth was full and an
other good rain fell to-day.
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homestead, would be glad to remain, as
to-day this looks like a paradise COM
pared with what it did only yesterday.
God has certainly been mercifuI to Us
for which we are all rejoicing.
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For colds, fevers and inflzmm tory at
tacks, as well as for CHOLERA mOrbus, diar-
raGa, dysenteTYlor bloody fux, collie or
crsmps in stomach, use DR.. Pierce's' Ex-
tract Of SmsFt-Weed, compose8of best
Grape Brandy, SIpsrt-Weed az Water
Pepper, Jamacis Ginger and Camphor
Watpr
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
Al b nnfAguR.
Special to the Gazette.


MONTAGUE, TEX, April 16.-The rain
that came a few days ago greatly revived
everything and was & considerable ad-
vantage, but was not sufficient to put g
season in the ground. The prospect
seems favorable for rain soon.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
At WHIIhmn,

Special to the Gazette.
WELLBoRN, TEX, April l6.-Suficient
rain fell here to-day to revive Ianguish-
log nature and encourage the farmers,
and there is good prospect fOre still
more.
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Dry at Galveston,

Special to the Gazette.
GALVESTON, TEX, April ia strong
down and there are strong indications of
rain. Hundreds of Cisterns are empty.
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at NJ ans6eld.

correspondence OF the GaLCtte.
MANSFIELD, TEX, April live had q
glorious rain last night, the heaviest since
last fall, and everybody is happy.
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At EaEtland,

CORRESPONDENCE OF the Gazette.
EAsTLAND, TEX, April ia heavy
rain fell here last night. Greeks are run
ming and tanks are full.
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Special to the Gazette.

-ECyIdI 70 NdAoIIG
LADoNIA, TEX, April 17.-This vicinity
was favored during last night and this
morning with good soaking rainfall Of
some six hours duration. Good crops
are now assured.
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at Big Springs.
Special to the Gazette.

BIG SPRINGS, TEX, April 1.-THE
broken in this section. Two good rains
fell to-day, and indications are favorably
for heavy storm during the night.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
At Denton.
Special to the Gazette,


DENTON, TEX, April 16.-This section
has been graciously visited with refresh
ing rains several times this week and the
weather has been cloudy, making it so
much the more beneficial. Vegetation of
every kind is springing up with animated
vigor and living green marks the outline
of every landscape. The fears of the
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
1t MasterviIIe,

Correspondence of the Gazette.
BASKERVILLE, TEX, April live are
very much is need of rain, and early
wheat will be very short
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Valley Mills.

Correspondence Of the Gazette.
VALLEY MILLS, TEX, April IA good
rain fell here last night Wetting the
ground about three inches.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
At Plano
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
PLANO, TEX, april I7.-This section
was visited last night and to-day by the
heaviest rainfall in the past twelve
months. Farmers are now assured of a
bOuntiful harvest.
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this section up to midnight last night. At
that hour it began to turn cold, and this
morning at sunrise the thermometer in
dicated 470. The sky has been fair all
of 10 day
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
Rain in BOsque'
Special to the Gazette.

MORGAN, TEX, April l6.-Another
light rain this evening and splendid indi-
cations for more tonight.
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Ram at Terrell,
Special to the Gazette.

TERRELL, TEX, April Let began to
rain here at ab )ut O'Clock and the indi-
cations are favorable for "soaker," for
which'is very badly needed.
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farmers have subsidized and their hopes
have revived. Business of every kind
has assumed more substantial mein.
The prospect for q heavy rain tonight IS
good.
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A. Dodd CitY.
Special to the Gazette.


DoDD CITY, TEX, April 18.-We had a
fine rain Saturday and another heavy rain
last night, which will be of untold benefit
to our farmers and stock raisers.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
A GLORIOUS RAIN.
A Large Section Of the State Receives
the Same Rain That Blessed
Iarrant County.
Reports Show 1t Reached from Tyler Il
Big Springs, from Gainesville to
Bryan and Up the Denver.
At Dallas
Special to the Gazette.

optCtdI 70 JIG NdLCLtt.
DALLAS, TEX, April IA heavy rain
fell last night and another this afternoon.
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At Arlington.

Special to the Gazette.
ARLINGTON, TEX, April 17.-Last night
about 10 O'Clock slow rain began falling
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Nearly two miles of steel rails laid by
the Southern, Kansas yesterday on the
g0ad to Cage county,. and railroad con-
q = a Il not distressingly dull in that
Texas.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-04-22
At LOnPVieW,

Special to the Gazette.
LoNGvIEw, TEX, April 1S.-A rain of
about seven hours duration had blessed
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&. MCINTOSH.

This man, @ .. Hoffm H. has risen by the
present wonderfully improved condition. II q
short time his hos eless forehead viii b fully
healed. and he Will stst1a q monument of hu-
persons CIV r revove- fro . sHc7 a low state, be
ing on q dyi Z bed from that f. il destroyer,
blood poison, with tn bones OF his forehead
tors, ano given out tas1ie. From ski and bones.
wrecked Uv blood poIEoh. to health and sOund
Fesh Is the work of :. d.
Not ma such Cesper ate cases may be found
Int when they are they should not despair or
recovery, a. B Il. r VIII cure them
WHcn this medicine can cure such extreme
cases is It not reasOra able that Il Will cure all
case, Of bloc poison of IessgyiOlence, as it has
done in thousands of instances:
The Mayer and doctors of Conover will
verify the awful condition from which Dir.
Hoffman WA raised. B Is DO.
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Ef~hrs- IilShORl, y. u
send YOU to-day hslf- "a do9ea Photographs
of e.. O. Hoffman Of Conover. X c Eud 1 must
say that your me0icli e.hes done wonders for
nj. qoffmsn 1t seems nike raising the dead 20
lie; he looks fat and nearly now, apd tbey tel
me when he commen6ed your medicine
ne was nothing but skin ann bones The sore
on his breast is healed over, and you can see
The one on the forehead ishealing up tom the
ton ] wish IL ha beenssosthat I could have
taken It when he wasa. hisSTo st, but l could
nor leave nav Office and he lives some distance
from here. Y.urs respectfully,